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Palacio Nacional da Pena, Portugal

From series “The Most Wonderful Castles and Palaces”
Year: 15th century.

In Portugal, not far from the Sintra city, is the unique architectural monument of the world - the oldest palace in the world, built in the Romanesque style - the National Pena Palace (Palacio Nacional da Pena). The history of the beautiful palace is rich in the striking events. It was built in the 15th century and was converted into the monastery a few years later. In 1755 the construction was almost completely destroyed by the strong earthquake. The palace was only restored in 1838.

Palacio Nacional da Pena, Portugal The modern architecture recognizes not only the classical elements of the Romanesque style, but also the fine lines of Mauritanian and Bavarian styles in the exterior of the castle. After full restoration in the first half of the 19th century, it was decided to build an extensive garden around the palace. Today, the general area of ​​the castle-park complex is about 270 hectares. After the reconstruction, Pena Palace became the main royal residence. His last owner was Queen Amelia, who was forced to leave Portugal in 1910.

For more than a century, the palace has not only a harmonious exterior, but also a unique interior. It contained the royal apartments, decorated with gilding and beautiful paintings, the small courtyards, as well as the unique wonderful decor of the ceilings and the walls. With hasty immigration, the royal family has left almost all the things in the palace. That is why today one can grapple with the collections of antique furniture, porcelain statuettes and precious metal jewelery. Next - Egeskov Slot


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ATM bankomat: 'Novo Banco' located in 18 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Europcar' is located in 3.61 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Gil & Alves Lda' in 1.52 km
Supermarket: 'Pingo Doce' in 1.79 km
Parking: 'Parque de estacionamento Largo da Estação' in 9 km
Apotheek: 'Farmácia Teresa Garcia' in 1.77 km
Police station: 'Esquadra de PSP' in 4.99 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'PORTO DOS SENTIDOS' in 0.9 km
Railway station: 'Sintra' in 1.3 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Portela Airport LIS - in 22 km
 »  Coimbra Airport CBP - in 171 km
 »  Portimao Airport PRM - in 195 km
 »  Talavera La Real Airport BJZ - in 222 km
 »  Covilha Airport COV - in 232 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Palacio Nacional da Pena

Quinta Do Castanheiro

Located in 0 km from Palacio Nacional da Pena
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Rooms: 1
This 2-bedroom holiday home features two bathrooms, living room with sofas and an equipped kitchen. The unit also includes free WiFi, a patio, dining … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa Branca Jacinta

Located in 1 km from Palacio Nacional da Pena
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Rooms: 4
The heated rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower. They all include free WiFi and central heating. A breakfast buffet is served each morning … More: photo, rates and booking
Quinta De Sao Francisco

Located in 2 km from Palacio Nacional da Pena
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Rooms: 7
Guests of the rooms are welcome to prepare their own meals in the equipped communal kitchen at their disposal. Guests of the apartment enjoy access … More: photo, rates and booking
Apartment T2 Sintra - Algueirao

Located in 3 km from Palacio Nacional da Pena
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Rooms: 2
The apartment features classic interior design and fair colours. It comes with a well-equipped kitchen, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a bath. … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Sintra
1 km - Sintra
Portugal also has an amazing location that strikes with its fabulous atmosphere. That’s the old town of Sintra. Today, its colorful ambience is known all over the world. The ancient town was able to preserve the pristine architecture. There, you can see numerous …
Azenias do Mar
9 km - Azenias do Mar
Azenhas do Mar is one of the most unusual towns in Portugal. It is located off the coast near Lisbon. This charming town was also built on the rocks. Its name can be translated from Portuguese as "sea mill". The town got its current name during the Arab occupation. It …
House Garden in Lisbon
14 km - House Garden in Lisbon
From the series 'Unique Living Houses'

You can see amazing green houses in big cities. An excellent example is a residence in Lisbon. Experts from Rebelo de Andrade studios have created this amazing building. Its facade is decorated with 4 500 plants of more than twenty different species. Authors of the …
Centro Colombo
17 km - Centro Colombo
Centro Colombo (shopping center) building is located in Lisbon. It is also a striking example of the postmodern style. This shopping complex is the largest in the Iberian Peninsula. It is one of the largest shopping centers in Europe. 440 stores are available to …
Santuario de Cristo Rei
22 km - Santuario de Cristo Rei
The Christ the King or Cristo Rei situated in Almada, Portugal, is amazing too. This sculpture of Jesus Christ has a rather unique design. The main part of the portico is 75 meters high. The statue itself is 28 meters high, so the total height of the sculpture is 103 …
Elevador de Santa Justa
23 km - Elevador de Santa Justa
One of Lisbon's landmarks is the old Elevator Elevador-de-Santa-Justa, which locals call Elevador do Carmo. This unbelievably beautiful old elevator, opened in 1901, connects one of the streets in the city district of Baixa with Largo do Carmo. The beautiful lift shaft …

Top destination around Palacio Nacional da Pena - Cascais

The city has many beautiful places for walking. One of the most comfortable and attractive is the Palmela Park, founded relatively recently. In this park, many beautiful plants have been planted and unusual landscape compositions designed. At the height of the tourist season, music concerts in the open air and other entertainment events are held regularly in this park.
The resort has very interesting religious attractions, including the beautiful Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary. It is one of the oldest buildings in the city. In 1755 when a major earthquake happened, it remained practically intact. Now in the walls of the church there are many religious artifacts and values.

It is also worth mentioning the Convent Piedade, which was founded in the middle of the 17th century. For many years, this monastery housed the world's first official school of philosophy. In the middle of the 19th century, the ancient monastery was in complete desolation. Not so long ago, the historical buildings have been completely restored and several new buildings built. The monastery was converted into a cultural center. It often hosts seminars on art, as well as events dedicated to the history and traditions of the region. Lovers of outdoor recreation will like a walk along a vast picturesque garden, located on the territory of the ancient monastery.
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